Early Childhood Director
Ready Set Grow Leaning Center | El Cajon, CA, El Cajon, CA, United States
Ready Set Grow Learning Center is seeking an experiencedSchool Director to lead daily operations, support staff, and partner with ownership to build a stable, high-quality early childhood program.
This role is ideal for a proven Director who thrives in ownership-level responsibility, values professionalism, and believes a strong culture comes from clarity, consistency, and care.
About the Role The School Director is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operation of the school, including staff management, parent communication, compliance, scheduling, and enrollment support.
Ownership is actively involved at a strategic level and committed to empowering the right leader with real authority, trust, and growth opportunity.
This is a clean-slate leadership opportunity with strong ownership support.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and support teaching staff with clear expectations
Build a positive, professional, and respectful workplace culture
Manage scheduling, staffing, and daily operations
Serve as the primary point of contact for parent communication and escalations
Oversee licensing compliance and regulatory interactions
Support enrollment goals and retention
Partner with ownership on budget planning, staffing needs, and growth initiatives
Qualifications
Director Permit or Site Supervisor Permit preferred
12 core ECE/CD units
At least 3 units specific to infant care
3 units in Administration
4 years teaching experience with children under age 5
OR:
Degree in Child Development + 3 Administration units + 2 years teaching experience
BA in Child Development + 3 Administration units + 1 year teaching experience
Child Development Site Supervisor Permit
or
Program Director Permit
What We’re Looking For
Prior experience as a
School Director
(required)
Experience leading programs serving ages 0–5
Strong leadership presence—warm, fair, and firm
Confident decision-maker who can manage adults effectively
Organized, professional, and detail-oriented
Comfortable operating with autonomy and accountability
Growth-minded leader open to expanding responsibility over time
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Paid time off
Meaningful autonomy and leadership authority
Opportunity to grow into multi-site or senior leadership roles
We believe early childhood education should be warm, professional, and well-run.
We invest in leadership, support our staff, and expect excellence.
If you are a confident, experienced Director ready to lead with purpose and integrity, we’d love to meet you.
Upload Requirements
Resume
Transcripts with ECE units/courses completed
Reference Page with at least 3 references
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This role is ideal for a proven Director who thrives in ownership-level responsibility, values professionalism, and believes a strong culture comes from clarity, consistency, and care.
About the Role The School Director is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operation of the school, including staff management, parent communication, compliance, scheduling, and enrollment support.
Ownership is actively involved at a strategic level and committed to empowering the right leader with real authority, trust, and growth opportunity.
This is a clean-slate leadership opportunity with strong ownership support.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and support teaching staff with clear expectations
Build a positive, professional, and respectful workplace culture
Manage scheduling, staffing, and daily operations
Serve as the primary point of contact for parent communication and escalations
Oversee licensing compliance and regulatory interactions
Support enrollment goals and retention
Partner with ownership on budget planning, staffing needs, and growth initiatives
Qualifications
Director Permit or Site Supervisor Permit preferred
12 core ECE/CD units
At least 3 units specific to infant care
3 units in Administration
4 years teaching experience with children under age 5
OR:
Degree in Child Development + 3 Administration units + 2 years teaching experience
BA in Child Development + 3 Administration units + 1 year teaching experience
Child Development Site Supervisor Permit
or
Program Director Permit
What We’re Looking For
Prior experience as a
School Director
(required)
Experience leading programs serving ages 0–5
Strong leadership presence—warm, fair, and firm
Confident decision-maker who can manage adults effectively
Organized, professional, and detail-oriented
Comfortable operating with autonomy and accountability
Growth-minded leader open to expanding responsibility over time
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Paid time off
Meaningful autonomy and leadership authority
Opportunity to grow into multi-site or senior leadership roles
We believe early childhood education should be warm, professional, and well-run.
We invest in leadership, support our staff, and expect excellence.
If you are a confident, experienced Director ready to lead with purpose and integrity, we’d love to meet you.
Upload Requirements
Resume
Transcripts with ECE units/courses completed
Reference Page with at least 3 references
#J-18808-Ljbffr